About Community Crops

Mission Statement

We provide education, advocacy and experiences to grow local food.

Vision Statement

We are leaders in a community where all people can grow and enjoy healthy, local food.

History

Community Crops was started with one community garden in 2003, and has grown over the years to become a successful organization. Crops now has 11 community garden sites, a training farm, a production greenhouse, garden and cooking education for all ages, a mobile farmers market and new storefront, and more.

Community Crops currently has four full-time staff positions, one part-time position, and numerous volunteers who help with our projects, in addition to the many farmers and gardeners who participate in the program.

Leadership and Staff

Current Staff

Megan McGuffey, Executive Director
Amy Gerdes, Director of Operations
Trish Fenster, Administrative Coordinator
Shahab Bashar, Yazidi Cultural Liaison
Megan Baker, Garden Coordinator
Nash Leef, Urban Ag Coordinator

Community Crops Board of Directors

Zach Morrissey, President
Katie King, Vice-President
Ben Williamson, Treasurer
Marlo Bergen, Secretary
Kayla Abel
Alyssa Christensen
Grant Daily
Brie Frickenstein
Melissa Landis
Joan Larson
Karen Moore
Kevin Moser
Kana Leia Veney
Diane Walkowiak

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“If we can continue to inspire people to grow food in their community,
we really have an opportunity to change the culture in the United States and change behavior.”